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02/01/2026
Jane Cole
The LRTA is delighted that in the recent new years honours list, Jane Cole Chief Executive of Blackpool Transport...
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02/01/2026
Reg Harman
It is with sadness that we have to report the sudden death of LRTA member Reg Harman on Saturday...
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04/08/2025
LRTA at The Greatest Gathering
The LRTA were honoured to have a stand within the Railway Family section of the Greatest Gathering From 1st...
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15/07/2025
Geoffrey Claydon CB – Funeral Arrangements
The funeral of Geoffrey Claydon CB will take place on Tuesday 22nd July. The timetable for the day is...
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03/07/2025
Geoffrey Claydon CB LLB M.Inst TA CMILT
A personal tribute from Andrew Braddock, LRTA Vice-President It is with great sadness that I write these few lines...
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03/05/2025
David Russell
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of LRTA Vice President David Russell. The...
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10/04/2025
Dan Tomlinson MP Supports West Yorkshire Mass Transit
Dan Tomlinson MP for Chipping Barnet asks the Chancellor Rachel Reeves about Government support for Trams in Leeds. Mel...
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11/12/2024
Next Steps for Heritage Tram Operations and Preservation Outlined
After the recent Statement released by Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours, Jane Cole, Managing Director of Blackpool Transport has issued...
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27/11/2024
Dijon Trams Cut the Mustard with Louise Haigh
On the 28th November England’s Transport Secretary Louise Haigh will unveil her transport strategy for a national integrated transport...
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11/10/2024
LRTA Member and Tram Profesional Tony Young wins Judges Special Award at Global Light Rail Awards
Tony Young received the Judges Special Award at the Global Light Rail Awards held in the Bloomsbury Ballroom in...
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16/09/2024
New city tram could span across Wales’ capital
Plans for a new tram that could eventually stretch across Cardiff have been revealed. It is hoped that the...
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07/08/2024
The Tramcar will Return
Well known member and author Tony Young has just published his autobiography, entitled ‘The Tramcar will Return’. Tony has...
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